Jadavpur University Pro-VC Injured in Scuffle Over Ram Mandir Consecration Live-Streaming

Pro-vice chancellor of Jadavpur University injured in a scuffle between ABVP members and security guards after authorities stopped live-streaming of Ram Mandir consecration ceremony on campus.

A pro-vice chancellor of Jadavpur University was injured in a scuffle between ABVP members and security guards of the varsity on Monday, after the authorities stopped live-streaming of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir at Ayodhya inside the campus.

ABVP Members Protest Live-Streaming Ban

Around 50 members of the RSS’ student wing were present when the programme was telecast live. They got infuriated as it was stopped and they started chanting ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans, an official said. Pro-VC Amitabha Dutta asked the students to keep quiet but they refused and in the melee, he and a security guard suffered minor injuries.

SFI Holds Protest Rally

Students Federation of India SFI, one of the majority student unions in the university, staged a protest rally and held a seminar where speakers denounced any attempt to change history and divide society by the fascist regime.

University Official's Response

A university official said the institute has nothing to do with any programme held by any group if that does not affect peace on the campus or violates the academic ambience. "The semester exams took place smoothly. We can't comment on any programme held by any student outfit," he said.

ABUTA Expresses Concern

The All Bengal University Teachers Association ABUTA in a letter to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Education Minister Bratya Basu, and Governor CV Ananda Bose voiced concern on attempts to hold religious activities on the campus which violates the secular spirit and has no relation with education and public interest. ABUTA spokesperson in JU Goutam Maity said it was heartening the way JU stakeholders foiled the attempts by "fascist forces” to foment trouble on the campus.

The incident highlights the growing tensions on university campuses over issues related to religion and politics. It is important for educational institutions to maintain a secular and inclusive environment that fosters academic freedom and respectful dialogue.